Hopefully players that haven't made it to the top 7 will still come for the sake of playing a third game. They still would be substitutes for potential no-shows in the top 7.

I think the concerns raised about the original method is the possibility that the winner of the tournament could be fully (or almost fully) decided all in the first day. With only three games, a solo on the first day is almost decisive, which seems a bit unfair for all the players not in that game and without a chance to prevent it. A first day solo also creates a very weird dynamic going into the second day.


Maybe there should be a special consolation prize for 8th place or for anyone who solos but doesn't win the tournament. Those, along with special best country prizes, might create some more incentive for people to come both days.